2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs 2005 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 2005 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 140 | 1,051 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 222 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 102 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E500 | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 346 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 178 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 128 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 82 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 109 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 68 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 64 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 13 | 55 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 17 |
| Stalling | 0 | 71 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 42 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
2005 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.